Employment Opportunities with the ESO & Winspear Centre

Throughout the year, the ESO and Winspear Centre will have opportunities available in many different capacities from accounting to marketing positions. When you see a position that aligns with your talents and career goals, we hope you will consider applying for a position on our team. Audition notices will also be posted on this page.

Controller

This position is responsible for preparing accurate information from Management and the Board of Directors, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reports. You will implement and monitor internal controls, work with external auditors, be responsible for managing the organization's accounting functions, and provide strategic business analysis. Your qualifications include a post-secondary degree in accounting/business and a recognized accounting designation. Your profile includes financial analysis, budgeting and operational planning experience, coupled with superior critical-thinking skills, a strong understanding of Excel and ERP applications and the ability to adapt and innovate in problem solving. Some management or supervisory experience is preferred, and effective communication skills are a must. Familiarity with the not-for-profit sector and an appreciation of the value that Arts and culture bring to the community as a whole is strongly recommended for success in this role.

Community Relations Manager

This self-directed position involves stewarding existing partnerships, identifying strategic opportunities, and finding creative ways to inspire and maintain partner engagement. In this role, you are actively involved in community events and communication with existing and prospective partners. Your qualifications include a post-secondary degree and related experience with community relations, public relations, sponsorships, project management, marketing, and sales. You are a strong communicator, in person and in writing, who is conscientious, organized, and diligent with details. Understanding of events coordination and social sector not-for-profits is beneficial.

Please submit your résumé and cover letter as a single attachment PDF to Meghan Unterschultz at
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. Subject line: Community Relations Manager. Please no phone calls. Interviews will commence mid-February 2015; new applications welcome until suitable candidate is found.

Facility Operations Manager (SEARCH ON HOLD)

We are seeking a Facility Operations Manager. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, this position is responsible for making sure the facility runs smoothly by creating a safe and productive workplace, managing support staff and subcontractors, and taking care of issues related to daily operations, maintenance, safety (including OH&S), and comfort. Applicants will be interviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Please note: This search is temporarily on hold and will resume in early 2015. Applications are still being accepted.

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s vision is to make music accessible to everyone and minimize barriers for people to access musical arts experiences. Our Educational Outreach team is seeking multiple qualified, dedicated Teaching Artists (Strings, Contract) and Substitute Teaching Artists (Strings) to join us in the Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta Sistema (YONA-Sistema) program, which enacts social change through music education for Edmonton’s underserved youth.

Your qualifications include a post-secondary degree (preferably in music, education, or a related field) and a minimum of 1-2 years in a teaching or child-care setting. Experience teaching string instruments to children or working with groups of children is an asset. Successful candidates are positive, open-minded, empathetic, non-judgmental and committed to building strong communities.

If you wish to be considered as a Substitute or as a candidate when new Teaching Artist positions open up, please submit your résumé and cover letter to Alyssa Paterson, YONA Manager, at
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. Subject line: YONA-Sistema Teaching Artist. Please mention how you heard about this posting. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. We thank all candidates for their interest. Qualified candidates will be contacted when there are openings in the program. Please no phone calls.

All positions currently filled. New applications accepted for Substitute Teaching Artists and/or permanent part-time Teaching Artist openings that come available as the program grows.

Patron Services Representatives

We are looking for employees who will take pride in being associated with the Winspear Centre and will deliver the very highest standard of patron services for each event hosted at this outstanding facility. We provide an upscale and unique work environment, with excellent training, flexible hours and employee incentives.